Serving 349 students in grades 9-12, Excel At Francis M. Wood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 7% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excel At Francis M. Wood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Excel At Francis M. Wood High School's student population of 349 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Excel At Francis M. Wood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excel At Francis M. Wood High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1054 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
94%
33%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
7%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excel At Francis M. Wood High School's ranking?
Excel At Francis M. Wood High School is ranked #1054 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Excel At Francis M. Wood High School often compared to?
Excel At Francis M. Wood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edmondson-westside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excel At Francis M. Wood High School?
The graduation rate of Excel At Francis M. Wood High School is 7%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Excel At Francis M. Wood High School?
349 students attend Excel At Francis M. Wood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Excel At Francis M. Wood High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel At Francis M. Wood High School?
Excel At Francis M. Wood High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Excel At Francis M. Wood High School offer ?
Excel At Francis M. Wood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Excel At Francis M. Wood High School part of?
Excel At Francis M. Wood High School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 6/20/2012
Very good school and great teachers...
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